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Last week, Ottawa announced a year for shovels to hit the ground for its long-awaited high-speed rail line connecting Toronto to Quebec City. Beginning in 2029, construction will be starting for the line's first rail segment, connecting Montreal to Ottawa via 200km worth of tracks.But both the government and the Crown corporation overseeing the project, Alto, have admitted they haven't quite nailed down an exact (or rough estimate) of a dollar figure attached to helping the rail line come to fruition.Host Alan Carter speaks to Ryan-Katz Rosene, associate professor at the University of Ottawa who studies sustainable transportation, to discuss if this announcement will actually make waves in this high-speed rail coming to life, or if Canadians will be stuck in limbo for more decades to come. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter
Paul Langan, founder of advocacy group High-Speed Rail Canada Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Infrastructure Booms and Business Exoduses in the West: Colleague Jeff Bliss reports that high-speed rail construction from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is accelerating in anticipation of the 2028 Olympics, while the Boring Company expands tunnel networks; conversely, California faces corruption scandals and business flights, and Oregon sees companies like Columbia Sportswear struggle with the business climate. 1945 HOLLYWOOD WARNERS
SHOW 12-5-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1940 PITTSBURGH THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT INFLATION. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Infrastructure Booms and Business Exoduses in the West: Colleague Jeff Bliss reports that high-speed rail construction from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is accelerating in anticipation of the 2028 Olympics, while the Boring Company expands tunnel networks; conversely, California faces corruption scandals and business flights, and Oregon sees companies like Columbia Sportswear struggle with the business climate. 915-930 Milan Prepares for Christmas and the Olympics: Colleague Lorenzo Fiori reports that Milan celebrates St. Ambrose Day with traditional markets and lights, marking the start of the holiday season, as the city prepares to host the Winter Olympics in February 2026, with cultural events including the La Scala premiere of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and the enjoyment of Panettone. 930-945 Supreme Court Enables Partisan Gerrymandering: Colleague Richard Epstein discusses the Supreme Court permitting Texas to redraw congressional districts for 2026, favoring Republicans, arguing that lack of oversight allows parties to entrench power, creating extreme polarization where "reds become redder and blues become bluer," making legislative compromise nearly impossible. 945-1000 Scrutiny Over Lethal Strike on Drug Boat: Colleague Richard Epstein examines Defense Secretary Hegseth facing pressure regarding a lethal strike on alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean, with reports suggesting survivors may have been shot in the water, asserting that murdering surrendered individuals violates the laws of war, regardless of whether the targets were smugglers. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Lancaster County Shows Consumer Fatigue: Colleague Jim McTague reports that retailers in Lancaster are using deep discounts to attract price-sensitive shoppers, noting that while weekend traffic is decent, weekdays are slow and high-end dining is struggling, with the job market tightening significantly as skilled labor demands vanish, suggesting consumers are "running out of disposable income". 1015-1030 Future Tech and Economic Shifts: Colleague Jim McTague predicts "creative destruction" where old industries fade, expressing bullishness on solar power due to data center demands and envisioning self-driving cars and useful humanoid robots revolutionizing daily life, with rate cuts expected in 2026 as consumers rebuild savings after a period of spending. C 1030-1045 Private Space Sector Challenges and Triumphs: Colleague Bob Zimmerman reports that Jared Isaacman testified that private companies, not NASA, are driving space colonization; a Russian cosmonaut was removed from a SpaceX mission for spying, while China successfully tested a reusable rocket; additionally, Boeing faces legal challenges from crash victims' families, and activists oppose Blue Origin's operations. 1045-1100 New Discoveries Challenge Cosmic Models: Colleague Bob Zimmerman reports that ground-based telescopes have directly imaged exoplanets and debris discs, the James Webb Telescope found a barred spiral galaxy in the early universe defying evolutionary models, scientists discovered organic sugars on asteroid Bennu, and admits solar cycle predictions have been consistently incorrect. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 The Early Church Headquarters on Mount Zion: Colleague James Tabor discusses archaeology on Mount Zion revealing a first-century foundation beneath a medieval church, likely the headquarters of the early movement, describing this as the home where James led the church and Mary hosted pilgrims, with Mary possibly living long enough to witness James's martyrdom. 1115-1130 The Historical Disappearance of Mary: Colleague James Tabor explains that following the crucifixion, Mary disappears from the biblical record, likely dying before the 70 AD destruction of Jerusalem; while early Christians fled to Pella under Simon's leadership, traditions suggest Mary died on Mount Zion, with Tabor arguing she was "written out" of the story by later traditions. 1130-1145 The Talpiot Tomb and Ossuary Evidence: Colleague James Tabor discusses a tomb discovered in 1980 containing ossuaries with a unique cluster of names, including Jesus, Maria, and Jose, suggesting this could be the Jesus family tomb, supported by statistical analysis and an ossuary inscribed "James son of Joseph brother of Jesus," with new DNA testing underway. 1145-1200 Mary's Influence on Early Christian Teachings: Colleague James Tabor examines the "Q" source containing teachings shared by Matthew and Luke that parallel the words of James and John the Baptist, positing that Mary, as the mother, was the source of this shared wisdom, arguing that historians must reclaim her humanity and influence from theological erasure. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 The Limits of AI and the Global Quantum Race: Colleague Brandon Weichert explains that current AI models are data crunchers rather than thinking entities, facing limits known as "The Bitter Lesson," while China is "nanoseconds" away from practical quantum computing aimed at decrypting military communications, with Switzerland and Singapore also pursuing sovereign quantum capabilities to ensure digital independence. 1215-1230 Lebanon's Demographic Decline and Political Stagnation: Colleague Hussain Abdul-Hussain reports that Pope Leo's visit highlighted Lebanon's diminishing Christian population, now estimated at perhaps one-quarter, with the government remaining weak and reluctant to disarm Hezbollah, fearing foreign deals that sacrifice national interests; while civil war is unlikely, the country remains dominated by an Iranian-backed militia. 1230-1245 Nuclear Ambitions in South Korea: Colleague Henry Sokolski reports that South Korea is requesting nuclear-powered submarines and enrichment rights, raising concerns about potential nuclear proliferation, with some arguing this could lead to a confederation with the North or US withdrawal, while others prefer Seoul invest in American nuclear facilities to strengthen the alliance. 1245-100 AM audi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Capabilities: Colleague Henry Sokolski explains that Saudi Arabia wants a nuclear power plant but resists signing US protocols allowing inspections; while Washington may view this as a hedge against Iran, a Saudi nuclear capability would threaten Israel's qualitative military edge, and the US has not yet granted advanced consent for enrichment.
Journeys that once took hours now take only half the time. Bullet trains and high-tech infrastructure have changed the way we think about time and distance. And the evolution continues, as Beijing and Tokyo move forward with their visions of the future. CNA's Tan Si Hui and Michiyo Ishida join Teresa Tang in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Will Stewart joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two. The MEI warns that special expropriation rules for VIA's High Speed Rail project can erode property protections. Jerry speaks with Renaud Brossard from the MEI. Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin looks into the top science stories this week! Plus - Ford tells protestors to 'go find a job.'
This week on Kliq This, Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver dive straight into the deep end. The episode opens with a wild swing through markets, technology, and the future of AI, setting the stage for a conversation that keeps expanding until it reaches the moon. Their back and forth turns into a sharp look at how power, energy, and innovation could reshape the world faster than anyone is prepared for. The tone shifts as the guys move into heavier territory. They explore political noise, manufactured distractions, and the subjects no one wants to stay focused on. Sean pushes the discussion while Kevin lays out why certain stories never go away and why others disappear too quickly. The tension around truth, institutions, and public manipulation hangs over the whole segment. Wrestling fans still get their fix. Kevin breaks down moments that stood out on Raw, gives unexpected praise to rising talent, and offers insight into how ring work is really judged. There are comments on timing, movement, pacing, and the sort of details only someone with decades in the business can spot. The Garden, the reactions, and the energy of the live crowd all make their way into the analysis. The episode hits a high point when the two debate who gets to be a critic. Kevin argues from the performer's perspective while Sean fires back from the audience's side of the barricade. It becomes a sharp, honest, and at times funny exchange about expertise, fandom, and the fine line between opinion and understanding. Neither man concedes easily, which makes it even better. Kliq This closes with its trademark mix of sharp commentary, unexpected tangents, and the unfiltered honesty that keeps listeners returning every week. It is unpredictable, thoughtful, and packed with moments that land long after the episode ends. Listeners get humor, heat, and a level of candor that only this show delivers. Ridge-Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/KLIQ #Ridgepod Butcher Box-As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box and free shipping when you go to ButcherBox.com/NASH. Get Blitzed-Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. BlueChew-Visit BlueChew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code NASH -- just pay $5 shipping. True Classic-Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/KLIQ ! #trueclassicpod StopBox Starts-Not only do you get 10% Off your entire order when you use code NASH10 at https://stopboxusa.com/NASH10, but they are also giving you Buy One Get One Free for their StopBox Pro. #stopboxpod 00:00 Kliq This #177: Who gets to be a critic? 00:56 Investing in the moon 04:15 How AI will change the world 13:27 High Speed Rail 15:54 Universal Basic Income 17:18 Nursing is not a "Professional Degree" 20:18 The great wealth transfer 23:40 BREAK BUTCHERBOX 27:12 Kevin Spacey "Homeless" 34:04 Anything but the Epstein files 36:59 The Beast in me 40:01 Maxinne Dupri 47:09 Brock returns 47:51 The German Suplex 51:42 BREAK RIDGE WALLET 55:32 I love the way Kev worked! 56:03 Is there still some authentic Diesel gear out there? 01:06:06 Do you consider Sean Oliver NWO 01:06:37 Triple Crown 01:06:57 Paul is running wwe poorly? 01:08:27 Being interviewed 01:21:19 BREAK GET BLITZED 01:23:31 The Commentary on RAW 01:30:46 How do you stay "up" for pro wrestling 01:34:51 Brock Lesnar was AI'd onto the poster? 01:37:03 Charlotte Flair 01:38:13 John Cena's career 01:42:01 Women bleeding 01:42:56 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:44:42 CM Punk on pay structure 01:51:10 FL vs NJ 01:55:52 BREAK TRUE CLASSIC 01:57:33 BREAK STOPBOX 02:00:00 ASKNASH 02:00:17 Scott Steiner Bicep covers kid in a photo 02:01:02 US Railways dying 02:01:18 3 venues 02:02:17 Lord Alfred Hayes 02:02:44 Red Flags dealing with Doctors? 02:07:11 OUTRO
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Atlanta's Friday gridlock collides with FAA-ordered flight reductions as The Ron Show asks a bigger question: why does the U.S. still rely on one fragile travel mode?Ron makes the case for high-speed rail to cut short-haul flights, ease congestion, and protect families and business when aviation stalls. Locally, we examine BeltLine rail, MARTA expansion, and the leadership test for Mayor Andre Dickens. Then Jay Bookman (Georgia Recorder) breaks down Georgia's landslide PSC flips and whether a run of “anomalies” is becoming a purple-state trend heading into 2026.Finally, a revisit to Ron's June conversation with new Democratic state party chair Charlie Bailey as he then detailed a nuts-and-bolts rebuild: recruiting in every district, cheaper data tools, voter protection, and a kitchen-table message on hospitals, utilities, and public safety. One fast, newsy listen that connects flight boards and freeways to ballots and budgets.Tune in to catch the Ron Show weekdays from 4-6pm Eastern time on Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com.#HearGeorgiaNow #TheRonShow #JayBookman #CharlieBailey #AtlantaTraffic #HighSpeedRail #GApol #PSC #GovernmentShutdown #FAA
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In this episode of the Supply Chain Ambassador Podcast, host Bruno talks with Vincent Robitaille from Transport Canada about managing some of Canada's biggest transportation projects, like the High-Speed Rail between Toronto and Quebec and the Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass. Vincent shares his career journey in government, explains why planning and talking to industry early is so important, and gives practical tips for anyone working in procurement. He also reflects on the challenges of big projects and how they can make a real difference for Canadians, all while highlighting the value of curiosity, honesty, and teamwork.
Chef Bruno Serato of the nonprofit Caterina's Club makes pasta for children from families who are financially struggling. It feeds 5,000 hungry kids every night. Now, Chef Serato's nonprofit needs financial help so it can continue to feed the community. The failed high-speed rail from LA to San Francisco cost taxpayers $130 billion. That's a total of $240 billion that's been wasted or is unaccounted for in California, including missing funds from the unemployment department and the homeless. Toronto Blue Jay fans in town for the World Series probably don't want to go home; LA is looking so beautiful right now. There's a rat problem in DTLA! A hand grenade was found at a Burbank recycling center! It led to an evacuation, but it turns out it was a dud. A woman was attacked in broad daylight while walking along Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.
This week on Transit Unplugged, we're bringing you an international perspective. Paul Comfort sits down with Laurence Broseta, International CEO of Keolis Group, for a front-row look at how one of the world's largest operators is reimagining public transit.With operations in 13 countries, Keolis is doing more than running trains and buses—they're building tools like visualization rooms to improve ops in real-time, championing revolutionary technology, and leading major projects like Grand Paris Express and Canada's high-speed ALTO corridor.Laurence shares what it's like adapting the European subcontractor model to North America. She also gives us a glimpse into Keolis' recruitment strategy, their evolving leadership culture, and how they're pushing beyond sustainability goals to future-proof ridership.If you want to know what transit looks like when it's run like a global system—this is the episode.00:00 Introduction and Conference Overview01:27 Interview with Laurence Broseta Begins02:43 Keolis Group and Global Operations06:44 Visualization Rooms and Operational Excellence10:34 Keolis in North America: Challenges and Successes13:52 Leadership and Recruitment at Keolis16:51 High-Speed Rail in Canada: The ALTO Project18:24 Global High-Speed Rail Developments23:56 North American Transit Operations26:02 Future of Public Transportation28:14 Conclusion and FarewellCreator, Host & Producer — Paul Comfort Executive Producer — Julie Gates Producer — Chris O'KeeffeEditor — Patrick EmileAssociate Producer — Cyndi Raskin Special thanks to:Brand Design — Tina Olagundoye Social Media — Tatyana Mechkarova
Taiwan's high-speed rail trains are great. They are very fast. And now, these trains are better! Why? They are quieter.台灣高鐵變得更好、更安靜了!Click HERE for the full transcript!
Tim Parker has massive experience of successfully managing big urban infrastructure and development projects.In this episode, he shines a light on his unique insights from an impressive CV and speaks with both passion and clarity about leading his latest large-scale project: the Federal Government's initiative to build high speed rail initially between Newcastle and Sydney on Australia's east cost, with the ambition to build further on this link in future.This is a massive transport undertaking, promoting a low-carbon transition from car and air over to rail, and economic and housing development and community opportunity – a project of national, and we think international, significance of interest to listeners from a wide range of professional and policy backgrounds and countries. Big ambitions for a big country: seems about right to us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pacific Palisades Housing Dispute and West Coast Infrastructure Challenges. Jeff Bliss covers West Coast issues, including traffic disruption from new high-speed rail construction between Southern California and Las Vegas. Pacific Palisades residents are protesting state and local plans to use burned-out lots for high-density, multistory affordable housing, fearing the change in community character and increased traffic. Additionally, copper theft from EV charging stations is undermining Los Angeles's zero emissions goals. Homeless encampments are also sparking major brush fire concerns in areas like Malibu and the Sepulveda Basin.
Australia’s been dreaming of a fast train from Sydney to Melbourne for decades - but will it ever leave the station? We speak to Professor Christopher Pettit from UNSW to find out how likely high-speed rail really is, and when we might finally get on track. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tim Conway Jr. Show is No. 43 on the list of top podcasts at iHeartMedia! There's an Apple iPhone update, iOS26 is here! Let's check out all the bells and whistles on this latest iPhone release. Apparently, the folks are nice as Hemet. And it's Fat Bear Week in Alaska! California's High-Speed Rail continues to travel in the wrong direction. Twenty-four percent of the nation's homeless population – that's 187,000 people – live in California – it's an outrage! A food delivery bot went cray-cray on a man with cerebral palsy in West Hollywood.
(Sept 23,2025)Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is out on vacation. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show to discuss Verizon's budget brand Visible, popular power bank maker Anker is recalling another 500,000 units because they can catch fire, and Facebook's AI dating assistant. Trump directs $2.4BIL from California high-speed rail to new US program.
State officials promised high-speed rail by 2020. Instead, costs have doubled, little track is built, and service isn't expected to begin before 2030.
Marty shares about a new high-speed rail app for a high speed train coming out in France in 2026Quick Take- TGV INOUI app by SNCF Voyageurs brings France's next-gen high-speed train experience to Vision Pro.- Offers an immersive tour of interiors and services before trains hit the tracks in 2026.- Free download, available in French and English, built for visionOS 26.What the App Offers- Immersive walk-through: Explore the design and interiors of the future TGV INOUI train.- Destination previews: See the routes and cities where the high-speed train will travel.- On-board Wi-Fi portal simulation: Try out a redesigned connectivity interface in spatial mode.- Widgets and clocks: French-inspired design elements to personalize your Vision Pro space.- Easter eggs: Hidden surprises encourage replay and exploration.Why It Matters- Travel planning meets XR: Lets users “ride” the train before buying a ticket.- Design showcase: Demonstrates how transport companies can use spatial computing for branding and customer engagement.- New content lane: A signal that travel, tourism, and mobility industries are investing in immersive apps for Vision Pro.Apple App Store — TGV INOUI on Vision Pro: https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/tgv-inoui/id6749140401 Subscribe & ContactJoin our live stream Mondays at 9 PM ET YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles, or catch the replay and audio on your favorite podcast app.Contact: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com · ThePodTalk.net
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Steve Forbes breaks down why California's endless high speed rail boondoggle is even worse than people think, and why it needs to be scrapped yesterday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
California's long-delayed high speed rail project is finally ready to start laying tracks in the Central Valley next year. But the Trump administration has called it a “rail to nowhere,” pointing to construction delays and a budget that's ballooned by $100 billion. The federal government has clawed back $4 million in grant funding – a move Governor Newsom says is illegal and that California plans to fight in court. With federal money tied up in the lawsuit, state lawmakers are pooling funds and pushing public-private partnerships to keep construction on track. We'll get the latest on this slow-moving project from two transportation journalists. And we want to hear from you: What questions do you have about the future of California's high speed rail? Guests: Colleen Shalby, staff writer covering transportation and mobility, The Los Angeles Times Ralph Vartabedian, independent journalist who has written about California's high-speed rail for over a decade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new poll by Politico shows that support for the high-speed rail project has actually grown since voters passed a measure to fund in back in 2008. This comes even though the project has been plagued by delays, budget overruns, and now new calls from the Trump administration to cut even more funding for the project. For more, KCBS radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
(Tuesday Aug 26,2025)Trump plans to sue California over redistricting. Lawmakers urge $1BIL annual investments to save high-speed rail. Americans aren't drinking anymore. Alcohol giants are scrambling to manage the fallout. Hundreds of Californians have paid $10,000 to relocate to Oklahoma… did they find paradise?
Send us a textCorruption persists not because people like it, but because it becomes embedded in the incentive structure of the state, creating feedback loops that reinforce themselves and resist reform. • A prebend is a type of benefice historically given to clergymen, now a useful concept for understanding corruption in developing nations• Douglas North extended Coase's concept of transaction costs to explain why institutions matter in economics and politics• Bad institutions create feedback loops through rent-seeking, patronage, and corruption that redistribute resources to entrench elites• Mental models - our imperfect cognitive frameworks - resist change because belief systems are costly to abandon• Lock-in occurs when early institutional choices create path dependencies that make reform nearly impossible• Officials in corrupt systems treat public offices as prebends (sources of personal income) rather than public service positions• In Nigeria, prebendalism meant officials used positions to enrich themselves and distribute benefits to their ethnic communities• Russian corruption intensified post-Soviet era when state salaries plummeted and bribes became survival mechanisms• Reform typically requires massive shocks, external enforcement, or exceptional leadership willing to impose significant costs on corrupt officialsThe schedule is changing, because summer is over. Going forward, we'll have two episodes each month until January - one on Wealth of Nations and one interview. The next interview will be Tuesday, September 9th, and the next Wealth of Nations episode will be Tuesday, September 23rd.Some links:Previous episode on corruption: Shruti RajagopalanRichard Joseph and "Prebendal" Nigeria Douglass North and transaction costs/lock-inDouglass North on InstitutionsDenzau and North, "Shared Mental Models" (Kyklos)Books o'da'week:Johan Norberg Peak Human: What We Can Learn from the Rise and Fall of Golden AgesGuy Gavriel Kay A Brightness Long Ago California's gigantic political theft of money for "High Speed Rail"If you have questions or comments, or want to suggest a future topic, email the show at taitc.email@gmail.com ! You can follow Mike Munger on Twitter at @mungowitz
Episode: 3322 Some Thoughts on the Future of High-Speed Rail. Today, very fast trains.
What are you hopeful about? Is it okay to drive a semi-truck? Do you dare me to read Merchants of Doubt in a week? In this very special episode, Rollie and Nicole answer these questions and also other questions from our super cool and fun Patreon community. BONUS EPISODES available on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/deniersplaybook) SOCIALS & MORE (https://linktr.ee/deniersplaybook) WANT TO ADVERTISE WITH US? Please contact sponsors@multitude.productions CREDITS Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben BoultHosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole ConlanExecutive Producer: Ben Boult Editors: Paul Ramsdell & Laura ConteProducers: Daniella Philipson, Irene PlagianosFact Checking: Canute HaroldsonMusic: Tony Domenick Art: Jordan Doll Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense CenterSOURCESAhmed, N., & Harlan, C. (2025, April 12). Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change. The Washington Post.Climate Town. (2023, July 17). Parking Laws Are Strangling America | Climate Town. Www.youtube.com.Edwards, B. (2025, July 12). The A-list passengers who have swapped luxury travel for humble public transport as Dua Lipa was pictured travelling via Kings Cross. Mail Online; Daily Mail.Ekin Karasin. (2025, June 4). Noel Gallagher stuns London commuters as Oasis star spotted on Tube. The Standard; Evening Standard.Grabar, H. (2023). Paved Paradise. Penguin.Jacobs, J. (1961). The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Random House.Kenner, R. (2014). Merchants of Doubt. Www.documentaryarea.com.Mau, V. (2025, March 14). Domestic Market Penetration Rate for New EV Cars Exceeded 50% for Seven Consecutive Months - Climate Scorecard. Climate Scorecard.Nolan, H. (2025, July 15). When Do You Need to Quit Your Job? Hamiltonnolan.com; How Things Work.Oreskes, N., & Conway, E. M. (2010). Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming. Bloomsbury.Romm, J. (2022). Climate Change: What Everyone Needs to Know. New York: Oxford University Press.Shoup, D. C. (2017). The High Cost of Free Parking. London and New York: Routledge.Singh, A. (2025, June 29). Viral Map Shows Paris' Pollution Drop As City Trades Cars For Bike Lanes. NDTV.Taylor, A. (2025, July 10). The Atlantic. The Atlantic; theatlantic.Ulin, D. L. (2015). Sidewalking: Coming to Terms with Los Angeles. University of California Press.Valente, D. (2024, November 7). NYC Subway Ridership Reaches A Record One Billion In 2024. Secret NYC.William Rosales, D. (2025, February 26). Why California High-Speed Rail is Over Budget And Delayed — And What We Should Do About It. David William Rosales.Woodruff, C. (2025). X (Formerly Twitter).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The US is well behind much of the world in building passenger rail, especially high-speed trains. But we do have one major advantage. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Naureen Khan, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd with help from Andrea Kristinsdottir and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note here. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The US is well behind much of the world in building passenger rail, especially high-speed trains. But we do have one major advantage. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Naureen Khan, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd with help from Andrea Kristinsdottir and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note here. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 377, authored by Assemblyman David Tangipa. It requires the California High Speed Rail Authority to develop a detailed business plan that reviews any funding gaps or project delays. It is specifically for the initial phase, which will stretch from Merced to Bakersfield. Aug 1st 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the end of April, the Transit Costs Project released a report: it's called How to Build High-Speed Rail on the Northeast Corridor. As the name suggests, the authors of the report had a simple goal: the stretch of the US from DC and Baltimore through Philadelphia to New York and up to Boston, the densest stretch of the country. It's an ideal location for high-speed rail. How could you actually build it — trains that get you from DC to NYC in two hours, or NYC to Boston in two hours — without breaking the bank?That last part is pretty important. The authors think you could do it for under $20 billion dollars. That's a lot of money, but it's about five times less than the budget Amtrak says it would require. What's the difference? How is it that when Amtrak gets asked to price out high-speed rail, it gives a quote that much higher?We brought in Alon Levy, transit guru and the lead author of the report, to answer the question, and to explain a bunch of transit facts to a layman like me. Is this project actually technically feasible? And, if it is, could it actually work politically?* How to cut time off the Northeast Corridor* Operations coordination as a time-saver* The move away from the Mad Men commuter* Was our episode on the Green Line extension wrong?The full transcript for this conversation is at www.statecraft.pub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub
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In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, host Phil dives into the latest controversies surrounding California politics. From President Trump's decision to halt federal funding for the California High-Speed Rail, to Governor Newsom's controversial redistricting plans, and the implications of AB 84 on charter schools, Phil unpacks the complexities and implications of these major stories. Tune in for an in-depth analysis and join the conversation on how these developments could shape the future of California. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to help grow the show!Chapters00:00 Federal Funding Fallout for California High-Speed Rail14:13 Gavin Newsom's Redistricting Controversy28:24 The Charter School Debate in California30:47 The State of Charter Schools in California38:14 Impact of AB 84 on Charter Schools41:27 The Rise of Charter Schools Amid Public School Decline47:59 The Consequences of Fabricated Stories55:11 Public Perception and Emotional Reactions to Education IssuesAre you a Californian who feels isolated and alone in your political views in a deep blue state? Feel like you can't talk about insane taxes, an overbearing government, and radical social experiments without getting a side eye? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast, the most trusted podcast on all things California politics.Original air date 7.22.25*The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.*Check out our full site for more information about the show at www.californiaunderground.liveJoin our Discord server https://discord.gg/Tzp8d5xw Check out our sponsor for this episode, StopBox, by going to www.stopbox.com/californiaunderground to get 10% off your orderFollow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground X: https://twitter.com/CAUndergoundTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@californiaunderground?_t=8o6HWHcJ1CM&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Read about our Privacy Policy: https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/privacy-policy/
Governor Newsom isn't letting up on President Trump, despite the drawdown of federal troops in LA. An Army veteran is demanding an investigation, after he was detained for days by immigration officers without being charged. President Trump has pulled the plug on federal funding for one of California's most ambitious projects. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com
On this week's Access Hour, we bring you a conversation with Gareth Dennis, a United Kingdom-based engineer and author, who was hosted by the High Speed Rail Alliance (https://www.hsrail.org) on July 11, 2025 for a discussion about his new book How the Railways Will Fix the Future. In it, he looks at the history of railways (including the role they have played in extraction and exploitation) but focuses on their power to tackle issues facing us today and to shape a better future. Topics for discussion included lessons to learn from global railway operations on what works best long-term, and what this might mean in the United States. The conversation starts with introductions from staff of the High-Speed Rail Alliance, Rick Harnish and Chris Ott. The Access Hour airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Wednesday at 2pm and repeats Thursdays at 11am and Fridays at 1pm. Find us and please donate to support this work at https:/forwardradio.org If you've got something you'd like to share on community radio through the Access Hour, whether it's a recording you made or a show you'd like to do on a particular topic, community, artistic creation, or program that is under-represented in Louisville's media landscape, just go to https:/forwardradio.org, click on Participate and pitch us your idea. The Access Hour is your opportunity to take over the air waves to share your passion with the world!
On this episode, we examine how far high speed rail has come in Illinois. With 110 mile per hour trains running between Chicago and St. Louis, advocates are talking about trains going twice as fast.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. The CEO of the state's oft-criticized high-speed rail project is out with a plan he hopes will get the system built.
Shades of hope and doubt swirled around Dallas City Hall last week when city officials unveiled a study that fortified the long-discussed high-speed rail project as a billion-dollar economic engine for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In other news, thousands of electric customers in North Texas were without power Sunday night as a round of severe storms pounded the region; three people were wounded Saturday in a shooting outside a Waffle House in Irving. Officers were dispatched about 6:15 a.m. to the 2000 block of East State Highway 356, near Fleming Avenue, where police said they found three people had been shot in the restaurant's parking lot; and a Dallas County jury awarded $9.45 million to a man who suffered injuries at Hotel Crescent Court while walking his dog. The verdict came after a week-long trial in the 162nd Judicial District Court, where jurors heard evidence that the hotel failed to secure or warn guests about a dangerous condition in its courtyard that led to James Shelton McClure's fall shortly after midnight on March 6, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
California's high speed rail project may be losing $4 billion dollars in federal funding. California's DMV is warning drivers about fake ads offering discounts on registration costs. The real-life version of "Succession" that's happening behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. Plus more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com
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Stu Burguiere breaks down the latest on the attempts of leftist leadership in California to ram a high-speed rail system into the state that has caused nothing but economic and environmental chaos. Then, Glenn Beck joins to address some of the biggest stories he missed while out on break. And in the wake of the Grand Theft Auto VI release date announcement, RedState's Brandon Morse has some valuable advice to take on conservatism in video games. TODAY'S SPONSORS FAST GROWING TREES This Spring, select plants are up to half off and viewers of this program can receive an additional 15% off your first purchase with code STU at checkout at http://www.fastgrowingtrees.com CONSTITUTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT Visit http://www.constitutionwealth.com/blaze for a free consultation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices